Twin Lakes in Vilas County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Twin Lakes lies within the bounds of Vilas County, Wisconsin. The ground around here is pine and birch. Surface area is around 63 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. A shoreline of some 1.1 miles keeps the choices simple. The town to know is Wakefield, 17 miles out. After that come Bessemer at 18 miles and Ironwood at 18 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Twin Lakes

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Vilas County include bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth bass and rock bass. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Twin Lakes the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 65°F and January near 10°F on the long-run figures. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Anyone fishing Twin Lakes regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Catherine Lake at 0.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the current arrangement for Twin Lakes.